This 16-day Antartic expedition offers the ideal introduction to the “Great White Continent.” Starting off from Buenos Aires, you will travel on to experience the most exciting sights of Patagonia in Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia (known as the “City at the End of the World”). From the pier in Ushuaia, you will set off on a separate 10-12 day Antarctic Cruise, returning to Ushuaia and later to Buenos Aires. This program is orientated to the viewing of wildlife and the breathtaking scenery of narrow waterways, glaciers, icebergs and rugged mountains of this polar region.

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Antarctic Expeditions: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Buenos Aires

Welcome to Argentina!

The capital of Argentina, often described as the “Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires proudly embraces this title – and shows off plenty of its own culture! Explore its traditional European architecture, its cobblestoned streets lined with rustic outdoor cafes, the local artisanal and antique markets that offer plenty of bargain hunting, and whiff the mouthwatering aromas of prized Argentine beef sizzling on open parrrillas (barbeques). Buenos Aires is home to some excellent local designers, and you’ll certainly find the perfect leather jacket, long leather boots and handbags for all occasions. Above all, though, Buenos Aires is known as the home of the tango. So be sure to enjoy a traditional tango-dinner show and explore the colorful San Telmo and Recoleta neighborhoods.

Upon your arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be met at the airport and driven (private service) to your hotel.

On your first day in the city, you will be contacted by one of our “destination hosts,” who will go over the details of your itinerary with you, provide you with the printed documentation, and add any information you might need. She/he will be your local contact while you are traveling with Surtrek, and they will be ready to answer your questions, give you tips about top attractions, places to shop, best restaurants and anything else you might be interested in. But not just about Buenos Aires, they will be able to answer questions about any of the different places you will visit throughout your entire trip.

You will have the rest of the day free to enjoy this vibrant city, exploring the historic neighborhoods and enjoying the cafe culture of Buenos Aires.

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Day 2

Buenos Aires City Tour & Tango Show

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy our private city tour.

Over the course of a half day, you will have the chance to visit the historical and political center of the city: San Telmo, with its cobblestone streets. You will also see La Boca, where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever present; as well as the chic and aristocratic Recoleta neighborhood, where its huge mansions remind us that Buenos Aires was once indeed the “Paris of the South.”

In the evening you will be picked up from your hotel (shared service) and driven to one of Buenos Aires’ most emblematic cultural highlight’s; a dinner and tango show offering a spectacular demonstration of the finest local dancing, accompanied by delicious Argentine cuisine and all the malbec you’ll like.

At the end of the evening, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Total duration (dinner + show): 4 hours (approximately)

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Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 3

Pampa Tour

After breakfast, you will be picked up to enjoy a day at a typical estancia (ranch) on the Argentine pampas. This will include a barbecue lunch, horseback riding and a folkloric presentation. You will be returned to your selected hotel in the evening.

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Breakfast - Lunch

Day 4

Buenos Aires / Ushuaia

At the appropriate time, you will be picked up at your hotel and driven (private service) to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia, known as the “City at the End of the World.”

Welcome to Southern Patagonia!

Note: Remember that airport taxes are not included in the package (refer to the end of the itinerary for information on the airport tax, to be paid on site at the airport)

The beautiful city of Ushuaia is surrounded by mountains and faces the Beagle Chanel. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel (shared service).

You will be picked up (shared service) from your hotel and driven to Tierra del Fuego National Park. Once at Ensenada Bay, you will have time to enjoy the view across Beagle Channel before starting your trek along the coast.

Six kilometers of hiking along a wilderness trail will give you a chance to witness the native plant life and animal life of the channel, as well as let you discover the remnants of the ancient dwellers of the area: the Yamana people. After three hours, we will reach Roca Lake, where lunch will be ready. After a full home-cooked picnic meal, we will start canoeing along Lapataia River, which will take us to Lapataia Bay on the Beagle Channel, precisely where the Pan-American Highway and National Highway #3 come to an end. After this, we will return to Ushuaia.

Total duration: 8/10 hours

Trekking: 3 hours

Canoeing: 1 ½ hours

Note: If you prefer a less adventurous option for this day, just let us know and we will change this activity for another one that better suits you (maybe, the “Train at the End of the World Tour” or a lighter trekking experience)

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Breakfast - Lunch

Day 6

Antarctic Cruise: 10-11 or 12 days (price not included)

Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and this expedition offers you the chance to discover why through an unforgettable journey across the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. You will encounter a world where nature creates the rules, where her unpredictable temperament makes each trip unique, exciting and personal.

Imagine cruising in a zodiac through crackling sea-ice that shatters like glass, witnessing penguins building their nests, or navigating through a maze of icebergs – each one uniquely shaped by its journey through the sea. You’ll enjoy such iconic Antarctic highlights and exhilarating adventures, and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime

You will be driven to the Ushuaia pier to embark on this “one in a lifetime experience.”

Note: Depending on which Antarctic cruise you take, the route may vary.

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Day 7

Antarctic Cruise: 10-11 or 12 days (price not included)

Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and this expedition offers you the chance to discover why through an unforgettable journey across the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. You will encounter a world where nature creates the rules, where her unpredictable temperament makes each trip unique, exciting and personal.

Imagine cruising in a zodiac through crackling sea-ice that shatters like glass, witnessing penguins building their nests, or navigating through a maze of icebergs – each one uniquely shaped by its journey through the sea. You’ll enjoy such iconic Antarctic highlights and exhilarating adventures, and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime

You will be driven to the Ushuaia pier to embark on this “one in a lifetime experience.”

Note: Depending on which Antarctic cruise you take, the route may vary.

Read More

Day 8

Antarctic Cruise: 10-11 or 12 days (price not included)

Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and this expedition offers you the chance to discover why through an unforgettable journey across the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. You will encounter a world where nature creates the rules, where her unpredictable temperament makes each trip unique, exciting and personal.

Imagine cruising in a zodiac through crackling sea-ice that shatters like glass, witnessing penguins building their nests, or navigating through a maze of icebergs – each one uniquely shaped by its journey through the sea. You’ll enjoy such iconic Antarctic highlights and exhilarating adventures, and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime

You will be driven to the Ushuaia pier to embark on this “one in a lifetime experience.”

Note: Depending on which Antarctic cruise you take, the route may vary.

Read More

Day 9

Antarctic Cruise: 10-11 or 12 days (price not included)

Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and this expedition offers you the chance to discover why through an unforgettable journey across the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. You will encounter a world where nature creates the rules, where her unpredictable temperament makes each trip unique, exciting and personal.

Imagine cruising in a zodiac through crackling sea-ice that shatters like glass, witnessing penguins building their nests, or navigating through a maze of icebergs – each one uniquely shaped by its journey through the sea. You’ll enjoy such iconic Antarctic highlights and exhilarating adventures, and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime

You will be driven to the Ushuaia pier to embark on this “one in a lifetime experience.”

Note: Depending on which Antarctic cruise you take, the route may vary.

Read More

Day 10

Antarctic Cruise: 10-11 or 12 days (price not included)

Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and this expedition offers you the chance to discover why through an unforgettable journey across the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. You will encounter a world where nature creates the rules, where her unpredictable temperament makes each trip unique, exciting and personal.

Imagine cruising in a zodiac through crackling sea-ice that shatters like glass, witnessing penguins building their nests, or navigating through a maze of icebergs – each one uniquely shaped by its journey through the sea. You’ll enjoy such iconic Antarctic highlights and exhilarating adventures, and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime

You will be driven to the Ushuaia pier to embark on this “one in a lifetime experience.”

Note: Depending on which Antarctic cruise you take, the route may vary.

Read More

Day 11

Antarctic Cruise: 10-11 or 12 days (price not included)

Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and this expedition offers you the chance to discover why through an unforgettable journey across the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. You will encounter a world where nature creates the rules, where her unpredictable temperament makes each trip unique, exciting and personal.

Imagine cruising in a zodiac through crackling sea-ice that shatters like glass, witnessing penguins building their nests, or navigating through a maze of icebergs – each one uniquely shaped by its journey through the sea. You’ll enjoy such iconic Antarctic highlights and exhilarating adventures, and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime

You will be driven to the Ushuaia pier to embark on this “one in a lifetime experience.”

Note: Depending on which Antarctic cruise you take, the route may vary.

Read More

Day 12

Antarctic Cruise: 10-11 or 12 days (price not included)

Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and this expedition offers you the chance to discover why through an unforgettable journey across the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. You will encounter a world where nature creates the rules, where her unpredictable temperament makes each trip unique, exciting and personal.

Imagine cruising in a zodiac through crackling sea-ice that shatters like glass, witnessing penguins building their nests, or navigating through a maze of icebergs – each one uniquely shaped by its journey through the sea. You’ll enjoy such iconic Antarctic highlights and exhilarating adventures, and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime

You will be driven to the Ushuaia pier to embark on this “one in a lifetime experience.”

Note: Depending on which Antarctic cruise you take, the route may vary.

Read More

Day 13

Antarctic Cruise: 10-11 or 12 days (price not included)

Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and this expedition offers you the chance to discover why through an unforgettable journey across the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. You will encounter a world where nature creates the rules, where her unpredictable temperament makes each trip unique, exciting and personal.

Imagine cruising in a zodiac through crackling sea-ice that shatters like glass, witnessing penguins building their nests, or navigating through a maze of icebergs – each one uniquely shaped by its journey through the sea. You’ll enjoy such iconic Antarctic highlights and exhilarating adventures, and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime

You will be driven to the Ushuaia pier to embark on this “one in a lifetime experience.”

Note: Depending on which Antarctic cruise you take, the route may vary.

Read More

Day 14

Antarctic Cruise: 10-11 or 12 days (price not included)

Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and this expedition offers you the chance to discover why through an unforgettable journey across the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. You will encounter a world where nature creates the rules, where her unpredictable temperament makes each trip unique, exciting and personal.

Imagine cruising in a zodiac through crackling sea-ice that shatters like glass, witnessing penguins building their nests, or navigating through a maze of icebergs – each one uniquely shaped by its journey through the sea. You’ll enjoy such iconic Antarctic highlights and exhilarating adventures, and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime

You will be driven to the Ushuaia pier to embark on this “one in a lifetime experience.”

Note: Depending on which Antarctic cruise you take, the route may vary.

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Day 15

Ushuaia / Buenos Aires

Disembarkation day. Upon your return to Ushuaia, you will be driven to the domestic airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires. (Remember airport taxes are not included. Please refer to the end of the itinerary for information on the airport tax, which must be paid on-site at the airport).

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be driven (private service) to your hotel.

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Breakfast

Day 16

Buenos Aires

At the appropriate time, you will be driven (private service) to the international airport for your flight home.

Have a great trip!

Every effort is made to ensure that your itinerary is respected in its entirety. However, in cases of severe weather conditions, nature disasters and other circumstance that might impact on your safety and security, our local suppliers have the right to modify this itinerary.

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Breakfast

Antarctic Expeditions: Prices

2018 - Price per person

2 Persons

Hotel Category

Double

First Class

US$ 1,950

Tourist

US$ 1,750

Included in the price:

Transfers, as indicated in this itinerary

Four (4) nights’ accommodations in Buenos Aires, 2 nights in Ushuaia

Meals, as indicated in this itinerary

Tours and excursions, as indicated in this itinerary

Services of a bilingual (English / Spanish) guide

Admission fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park

Not included in the price:

International flights, domestic flights, bus fares

Antarctic cruises of 10, 11 or more days: Prices of cruises vary depending on the departure date, duration, availability, and type of cabin and ship. Prices start at between $5,500 USD and $10,000 USD per person

Tips and gratuities

Taxes at the Ushuaia International Airport (the equivalent of $4 in local currency USD, payable in cash only)